Description
Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 6-12months with possibility of extension and/or permanency
Classification: Registered Midwife Level 3.1 (P21806)
Salary: $126,196-131,177 (Plus 12% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: Mental Health, Justice Health, Alcohol and Drug Services
Closing Date: 22 October 2025
What can we offer you:
City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra.
Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
Flexible working conditions.
Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services )
About the Role:
Step into a leadership role that shapes the future of mental health nursing at MHJHADS. As the RN3.1 in Nursing Practice Development & Education, you'll champion a culture of learning, drive sustainable practice change, and empower nurses across inpatient, outpatient, justice health, and alcohol and drug services. With strategic oversight and strong partnerships, you'll translate knowledge into action, support frontline clinicians, and elevate care experiences for consumers and their families. This is your chance to lead innovation, inspire growth, and make a lasting impact on the professional development of a passionate nursing workforce.
For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.
Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:
Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
To Apply:
Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.
***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.
Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory's history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Lizz Whitlam at or at
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Job: Registered Nurses & Midwives
Salary Range: 126, ,177.00
Contact Name: Lizz Whitlam
Contact Email:
Closing Date: 22/Oct/2025, 7:59:00 AM